first-name

¹ American  

[furst-neym, furst-neym] / ˈfɜrstˌneɪm, ˈfɜrstˈneɪm /

adjective

1. of or relating to one's first, or given, name; familiar; intimate.

   They were on a first-name basis soon after meeting.

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verb (used with object)

first-named, first-naming

1. to address (someone) by their first name, especially as a sign of informality or familiarity.

   The boss doesn't like the employees to first-name her.

first name ² American  

noun

1. given name.

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first name British  

noun

1. Also called: Christian name.   forename.   given name.  a name given to a person at birth, as opposed to a surname

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Etymology

Origin of first-name¹

First recorded in 1300–50

Origin of first name¹

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50

Example Sentences

As a college senior, Bias bought an ankle-length fur coat, a Nissan 380ZX sports car and a gold bracelet encrusted with diamonds spelling his first name, the Washington Post reported.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rose's first name was used by the tribunal along with they/them pronouns.

From BBC

"They had come here for business; they were good people," said Mohammadullah, 45, who gave only his first name for security reasons.

From Barron's

She is one of the few who can be immediately recognized by first name only, in the ranks with Madonna and Mary.

From Los Angeles Times

His first name comes from his Japanese roots.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• given name